United Spinal Becomes a Member of NCIL
United Spinal Association has recently joined the ranks of thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations across the country who have become members of the National Council on Independent Living, commonly known as NCIL. Founded in 1982, with its national headquarters in Washington, DC, NCIL is the oldest cross-disability, grassroots organization run by, and for, people with disabilities. NCIL’s message is clear and mirrors United Spinal’s mission and purpose: Independent living by envisioning a world where people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
As a member of NCIL, United Spinal will become part of what is probably one of the largest organized networks of individuals in the country committed to advancing the lives of people with disabilities. From national advocacy and legislative campaigns on timely issues such as health care and employment, to representation at the annual conference, United Spinal will take full advantage of all that NCIL has to offer, which will enable us to further our work on behalf of our members and all people living with SCI/D.
NCIL’s Executive Director, John Lancaster, is a member of United Spinal Association. You can read more about him in the April 2006 issue of Action, which is also available here.
